What does the Bible say about God's judgment of His people?

The Scriptures reveal that God's judgment is a necessary aspect of His holiness and righteousness, particularly within His people. As discussed in Judges, when God's people stray into idolatry, as Micah did, they experience divine judgment to bring them back to His truth. Micah's story exemplifies this, as the tribe of Dan came to reclaim what was falsely worshiped and reveal the futility of his idols. This judgment is not merely punitive but redemptive, aiming to strip away false hopes so that believers may turn back to God with nothing but Christ, who alone satisfies divine justice.